Blackwork Study of Cats
Blackwork Study of Cats
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The Blackwork Study of Cats embroidery is a Level 3: Advanced of my Further Education kits and is an excellent design to work prior to the Blackwork Elephant as it uses the same patterns and shading method.
Each cat has its own blackwork pattern, dimension is created by changing the thickness of the thread and changing the density of the pattern.
There are 26 pages of detailed instructions with step-by-step numbered patterns to guide you through the embroidery and there is the option of getting the five PDF files with work-in-progress photos of each cat which are set up as lessons.
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8 Inch Stretcher Bar Frame and Thumb Tacks
I recommend the stretcher bar frame to work my hand embroidery kit in because the frame is quick to assemble and the fabric stays taught in the frame. The frame comes with brass thumb tacks and a tack remover. The frame can be used over and over so if you purchase more than one of my kits you can use the same frame.
Please visit the following webpage for instructions on how to assemble a stretcher bar frame: Stretcher Bar Frames Information
8 Inch Stretcher Bar Frame and Thumb Tacks
I recommend the stretcher bar frame to work my hand embroidery kit in because the frame is quick to assemble and the fabric stays taught in the frame. The frame comes with brass thumb tacks and a tack remover. The frame can be used over and over so if you purchase more than one of my kits you can use the same frame.
Please visit the following webpage for instructions on how to assemble a stretcher bar frame: Stretcher Bar Frames Information
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Tweezers – Tooltron Rainbow Tweezers, Fine Tipped
The fine tip, small, tweezers are excellent tools for a wide range of purposes such as hand embroidery, beading and sewing. The tweezers make a great unpicking tools to grab those tiny threads your finger nails just can’t keep a hold of and easy to pinch closed.
The tweezers are a vital tool for Goldwork embroidery to hold, position and to manipulate metal threads and because they are small they are useful for intricate embroidery projects.
Tweezers Size
Length: 3 1/2 inches (9 cm)
Tweezers – Tooltron Rainbow Tweezers, Fine Tipped
The fine tip, small, tweezers are excellent tools for a wide range of purposes such as hand embroidery, beading and sewing. The tweezers make a great unpicking tools to grab those tiny threads your finger nails just can’t keep a hold of and easy to pinch closed.
The tweezers are a vital tool for Goldwork embroidery to hold, position and to manipulate metal threads and because they are small they are useful for intricate embroidery projects.
Tweezers Size
Length: 3 1/2 inches (9 cm)
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Needles – Blackwork
My blackwork kits come with two tapestry needles. If you choose a kit with 14 and 16 count fabric you will be provided with one size 24 (largest) and one size 26. If you choose a kit with 28 count or 32 count fabric you will be provided with one size 26 and one size 28 (smallest). You have the option to purchase more needles in case you loose a needle.
Needles – Blackwork
My blackwork kits come with two tapestry needles. If you choose a kit with 14 and 16 count fabric you will be provided with one size 24 (largest) and one size 26. If you choose a kit with 28 count or 32 count fabric you will be provided with one size 26 and one size 28 (smallest). You have the option to purchase more needles in case you loose a needle.
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Bohin Transfer Pencil
The Bohin transfer pencil is a mechanical pencil that comes with white and grey 0.9 mm lead. A mechanical pencil is the best type of pencil to use to draw design lines onto fabric as the lead keeps a consistent sharp nib. This pencil is perfect to use with the prick and pounce transfer method.
Bohin Transfer Pencil
The Bohin transfer pencil is a mechanical pencil that comes with white and grey 0.9 mm lead. A mechanical pencil is the best type of pencil to use to draw design lines onto fabric as the lead keeps a consistent sharp nib. This pencil is perfect to use with the prick and pounce transfer method.
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The Blackwork Study of Cats embroidery is a Level 3: Advanced of my Further Education kits and is an excellent design to work prior to the Blackwork Elephant as it uses the same patterns and shading method. Each cat has its own blackwork pattern, dimension is created by changing the thickness of the thread and changing the density of the pattern.
There are 26 pages of detailed instructions with step-by-step numbered patterns to guide you through the embroidery and there is the option of getting the five PDF files with work-in-progress photos of each cat which are set up as lessons. Each PDF file is at least 25 pages long with over 30 pictures and instructions in each PDF file.
The embroidery is worked in the tissue paper transfer method. This is an easier method than working the pattern directly from a set chart as there is more versatility where each pattern can be worked so is less complicated to work. There is not a full chart of the embroidery in the instructions.
The blackwork cats are an advanced design not intended to be worked on 14 or 16 count Aida, so you should be able to count on 28 count or 32 count fabric. A stitching light and magnification are an asset to work the embroidery.
I recommend working one of my intermediate designs prior to working the cats to gain some experience in the tissue paper transfer method of working a blackwork design and shading with the patterns. There are no outlines in this design so accurate pattern shading to the tacking lines is required. The original embroidery was worked on 32 count Belfast linen fabric.
I am offering free on-going critique with this kit…..you can email me at any time if you have questions or would like me to critique your embroidery.
Description of Fabric Types:
The count of a fabric is the amount of threads there are per inch of the fabric. The more threads there are per inch the harder it will be to see the holes in the fabric.
- 28 Count Lugana: 52% cotton and 48% Rayon. The fabric has even weave threads (all threads are the same thickness). The patterns come out more even on the even weave fabric compared to the linen fabric.
- 28 Count Cashel Linen: 100% Linen. The fabric has uneven weave threads (threads are different thicknesses) giving a natural look.
- 32 Count Lugana: 52% cotton and 48% Rayon. The fabric has even weave threads (all threads are the same thickness). The patterns come out more even on the even weave fabric compared to the linen fabric.
- 32 Count Belfast Linen: 100% Linen. The fabric has uneven weave threads (threads are different thicknesses) giving a natural look.
Embroidery Size: All Four Cats on one Piece of Fabric
- 28 Count Fabric: 8 inches (19 1/2 cm) high by 8 inches (19 1/2 cm) wide
- 32 Count Fabric: 6 7/8 inches (17 1/4 cm) high by 6 7/8 inches (17 1/4 cm) wide
Embroidery Size: Each Individual Cat
- 28 Count Fabric: 3 1/2 inches (8 3/4 cm) high by 3 1/2 inches (8 3/4 cm) wide
- 32 Count Fabric: 3 inches (7 3/4 cm) high by 3 inches (7 3/4 cm) wide
Kit Contents:
- Instruction Booklet and 5 PDF Files with Work-in-Progress Photos
- Tissue Paper
- A Piece of Counted Fabric 14 inches (35 cm) Square or a Four Pieces of Counted Fabric 9 inches (22 1/2 cm) Square
- One Spool of Black DMC Perle Cotton
- One Skein of Black Au Ver a Soie, Soie D’ager Silk Thread
- One Skein of Black DMC Embroidery Cotton
- One Skein of Black YLI Silk Thread
- Red Polyester Sewing Thread
- One Size 24 Tapestry Needle
- One Size 26 Tapestry Needle
- One Size 28 Tapestry Needle
- One Size 10 Crewel Embroidery Needle
Recommended Supplies:
| Weight | 0.18 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 37 × 27 × 2.1 cm |
| Select | Group of Cats Kit – 1 Piece of 28 Count Lugana Fabric and Instructions, Group of Cats Kit – 1 Piece of 28 Count Cashel Linen Fabric and Instructions, Group of Cats Kit – 1 Piece of 32 Count Lugana Fabric and Instructions, Group of Cats Kit – 1 Piece of 32 Count Belfast Linen Fabric and Instructions, Individual Cats Kit – 4 Pieces of 28 Count Lugana Fabric and Instructions, Individual Cats Kit – 4 Pieces of 28 Count Cashel Linen Fabric and Instructions, Individual Cats Kit – 4 Pieces of 32 Count Lugana Fabric and Instructions, Individual Cats Kit – 4 Pieces of 32 Count Belfast Linen Fabric and Instructions, 5 PDF Files With Work-in-Progress Pictures, Instructions Only – Hard Copy, Instructions Only – PDF, Instructions – Hard Copy and 5 PDF Files With Work-in-Progress Pictures, Instructions – PDF and 5 PDF Files With Work-in-Progress Pictures |
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